overlaid

past tense of overlay
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as in overlapped
to lie over parts of one another cedar shingles overlaying one another on the roof

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Recent Examples of overlaid Another prominent shoe style was a platform knee-high boot which overlaid a lace-up shaft onto a base that looked like a towering pump, with a cut out leaving an open space in the back. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025 Typically, these formations have porous rock layers overlaid by impermeable rock that blocks upward movement. Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025 Vonblum says this is due to potential fire risk, as those areas are also overlaid as fire hazard severity zones. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025 Garments that didn’t rely on magnificent silhouettes were instead detailed in ornate beading, lined with feathers or overlaid with layers of lace. Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 The floor-length frock was overlaid with a bewitching black and yellow patchwork print. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025 One Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland working paper, authored with Morning Consult economist John Leer and outside academics, overlaid Facebook data and inflation expectations and found that social networks now play a prominent role in shaping expectations. Jonathan Levin, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025 The photos show her in the ballet studio and are overlaid with text describing how her body has changed since giving birth. Becca Longmire, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025 Even casual market observers recognize this relationship but seeing both overlaid on a chart really emphasizes the connection. Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlaid
Verb
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 6 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon, then roll the balls gently in the mixture until coated.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Blending thriller, drama and romance tropes coated in an overall ironic tone, the film marks the directorial debut of Rampoldi, who is a prominent Italian screenwriter.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • On one occasion, Robinson even overlapped Weah in the final third.
    Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Though their careers never overlapped heavily, Iverson has spoken of LeBron’s capacity to combine scoring, playmaking, and defense in ways few predecessors did.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This purple-frosted donut is topped with an appropriately spooky donut spider made out of a Munchkins donut hole covered in chocolate drizzle, with frosting for the eyes and legs.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Overlaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlaid. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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